LETTER: Use words wisely; they have great power

Dock Taylor Jr.Tuscaloosa

Published: Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

Dear Editor: Do you realize that each of us go through life with a remarkable power right under our nose? It is a power so great that it is capable of producing life or death — depending on how it's used.

The Bible tells us that our words are so powerful that they can bless or curse, encourage or discourage, hurt or heal, tear down or build up. Our words can even influence the way we act and feel as well as determine our attitude and outlook on life. That's right, this powerful weapon is the tongue and its ammunition is the words we speak.

I know most of us at least glance at or skim the letters to the editor when we are reading our local newspapers. Sometimes I can't believe some of the words coming out of folks' mouths in their letter to the editor.

Foolish people have an opinion on anything and everything. They have very little knowledge, but they always have an opinion. And of course, they are very vocal about their opinion with little regard for anyone else's opinion.

Proverbs 10:19 reminds us that "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." Jesus warned us that "men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken" (Matthew 12:36).

Quote, "It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." (Abraham Lincoln)

<p>Dear Editor: Do you realize that each of us go through life with a remarkable power right under our nose? It is a power so great that it is capable of producing life or death — depending on how it's used. </p><p>The Bible tells us that our words are so powerful that they can bless or curse, encourage or discourage, hurt or heal, tear down or build up. Our words can even influence the way we act and feel as well as determine our attitude and outlook on life. That's right, this powerful weapon is the tongue and its ammunition is the words we speak. </p><p>I know most of us at least glance at or skim the letters to the editor when we are reading our local newspapers. Sometimes I can't believe some of the words coming out of folks' mouths in their letter to the editor.</p><p>Foolish people have an opinion on anything and everything. They have very little knowledge, but they always have an opinion. And of course, they are very vocal about their opinion with little regard for anyone else's opinion.</p><p>Proverbs 10:19 reminds us that "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." Jesus warned us that "men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken" (Matthew 12:36). </p><p>Quote, "It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." (Abraham Lincoln)</p><p>Dock Taylor Jr.</p><p>Tuscaloosa</p>